The first person in Vermont to make natural wine, Deirdre Heekin established her ground-breaking winery-farm in Bethel in 2010, serving as a source of direction or, at the very least, inspiration for many others who followed in quordle her footsteps. Through the La Garagista website, Heekin offers multi-layered wines with compelling backstories. These wines are crafted from varieties such as the white grape la crescent, which has flavors reminiscent of oranges and apricots. In addition to that, she holds sporadic pop-up events and provides curbside collection.